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Not all insulation services are equal.
There is more to adding insulation than just throwing a few extra inches in the attic. Poorly installed insulation can cause problems down the road. One issue with loose fill insulation, whether it is cellulose or fiber glass, is that it gets everywhere in the attic. Before we start adding insulation, we box off all of the recessed light fixtures, the attic access ladder, and the service walkway to the air conditioning equipment. This keeps the insulation where it is needed and creates a cleaner look to the attic.
We also install an attic tent over the attic access ladder. An attic tent is a zipper-sealed, insulated "door" that is mounted above the ladder. The attic tent provides insulation over the ladder (which cannot be covered with other forms of insulation) while further protecting against insulation entering your home. -
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Even though fiber glass insulation does not create any dust, we still check for air duct leaks as part of our insulation service. This improves the efficiency of your system as well as preventing the possibility of dust or debris from entering your home. Once this is complete, we add insulation to reach the desired R-value.
We only use fiberglass insulation, which is superior to the cheaper cellulose insulation because fiberglass does not create dust (dust from cellulose is hazardous and can enter your home through the smallest of gaps) and because fiberglass is inflammable throughout its life (fire retardant chemicals in cellulose degrade over time, representing a major fire risk).
We take care to keep your home clean. We haul off any trash we create. Our job is not finished until your home looks like a home and not a work site. Air Plus is licensed and insured for your peace of mind!
